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Impact of a Regional Program Agir Sur Sa SantE

This study is about a new healthcare approach called 'Agir Sur Sa SantÉ' (which means 'Act on Your Health'). It's being used in local health centres in our region. This new approach aims to better help people prevent and manage long-term health conditions like type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and heart problems. The study will check how accessible and effective this new care plan is, and if it makes a difference to patient satisfaction and the quality of care they receive, especially in local GP practices.

At a glance

Status

Active not recruiting

Sponsor

Université de Sherbrooke

Enrolment target

1,000

Start

01 Mar 2015

Estimated completion

01 Dec 2025

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Obesity Hypertension Dyslipidemias Cardiovascular Diseases Smoking

What is this study about?

This study is looking at a new way of providing healthcare in our local area, called 'Agir Sur Sa SantÉ' – which means 'Act on Your Health'. The main goal is to improve how we prevent and manage common long-term health conditions like type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and other heart-related problems. These conditions are often linked to our lifestyle, so this new plan focuses on helping people make positive changes like eating better, being more active, and stopping smoking.

Our healthcare leaders and a team of experts have developed this new plan to make sure everyone gets good quality care and can easily access the help they need. It's being introduced in local health centres and GP practices. This study will carefully examine how this new care plan is put into practice and whether it helps patients and healthcare staff. It will also look at whether people are happy with the care they receive and if it makes their care more joined-up and easy to access.

Ultimately, this project is important because it will give us valuable information about new models of care that combine prevention and management in local health settings. This could help shape how we deliver care for these conditions across the whole region, connecting local services with specialist care to provide continuous support.

Key takeaways

Tests a new local healthcare plan called 'Agir Sur Sa SantÉ'.
Focuses on conditions like diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure.
Aims to improve access and quality of care for long-term health.
Involves sharing your experiences through simple questionnaires.
No new medications or experimental treatments are part of this study.
Helps shape future healthcare for long-term conditions in the region.

Who may be eligible?

To be part of this study, you would need to be an adult, aged 18 or over. This study is open to both men and women.

Specifically, you would need to have at least one of the following health conditions: type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes (which means your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet in the diabetes range), obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a history of heart or stroke-related conditions. Current smokers are also included.

You would not be able to join if you are unable to fill out questionnaires, even with some help, as this is an important part of the study information gathering.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 18 years old or older?
Do you have a health condition like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, or a history of heart problems?
Do you currently smoke?
Can you fill out questionnaires, possibly with a little help?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

This study involves evaluating a new healthcare framework, so your participation will primarily revolve around experiencing this new care plan within your usual healthcare setting. You would be asked to complete questionnaires about your satisfaction and your perceptions of the care you receive. There are no specific visits or new medications involved beyond your regular care. The total duration of your involvement isn't specified, but it would align with the ongoing implementation of the new care framework in your local health centre or GP practice.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in this study may offer the benefit of potentially receiving care under a new, integrated framework designed to improve your health and access to services for your long-term conditions. It could also contribute valuable information to improve healthcare for others in the future. The risks of participating are expected to be very low, as it primarily involves sharing your experiences and opinions through questionnaires, without any experimental treatments. You are always free to withdraw from the study at any time without affecting your usual medical care.

Locations (1)

Centre de recherche du CHUS
Verified postcode
Sherbrooke, Canada

Common questions

What is 'Agir Sur Sa SantÉ'?

It's a new healthcare plan in our region designed to help people prevent and manage long-term health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure more effectively.

Why is this study being done?

The study aims to see how well this new healthcare plan works in practice, if it improves care quality, and if patients and staff are happy with it.

Will I have to take new medicines?

No, this study doesn’t involve new medicines. It's about how care is organised and delivered for your existing conditions.

What do I have to do if I join?

You'll primarily be asked to fill out questionnaires about your experiences and satisfaction with the care you receive under this new plan.

Will my regular medical care be affected?

No, participating in the study will not affect your regular medical care. You can also leave the study at any time without it impacting your treatment or relationship with your doctor.